Milford Police arrested a 53-year-old Commerce man Jan. 28 for operating under the influence of alcohol after he reportedly failed both sobriety tests and a preliminary breath test.

A patrol officer followed the driver after he reportedly failed to stop for a flashing red light on Commerce Street south of Summit. The officer said the car, a 2014 Ford Edge, swerved as it traveled northbound and crossed the yellow dividing line, before it was stopped at Apple Tree Lane.

The driver, whose eyes were "glassy," according to the officer, said he had consumed a few beers at a restaurant in Milford. The officer administered a field sobriety test that included standing on one leg for 30 seconds, reciting the alphabet, walking nine steps forward before turning and walking nine steps back heel to toe, and following a pen light with eyes only. The officer reported that the driver was unable to successfully complete all tests.

"Basically it's an involuntary jerking of the eyes," said Det. Sgt. Scott Tarasiewicz, explaining what officers look for when administering the eye test. "It's a test you can't cheat."